Click on the terms below to see their definitions.
To gain entry or the ability to use a program, file, or machine
Example:
Raul could not access his
laptop with his password.
To arrange or order (a computer system or an element of it) so as to fit it for a designated task.
Example:
Samuel configured the
expanded memory as a
virtual hard drive.
To record in detail an issue, error, or function of a program or program interaction
Example:
Bryan documented the file
system error by filling out a
technical report.
To put a plan or policy into action
Example:
The company is going to implement a new password
policy next week.
To place instructions or data in computer memory for faster retrieval later.
Example:
Web browsers will cache
files from your favorite sites
so you can open them
faster.
To save an image or file to your device
Example:
You should zip your files so
you can download them
faster.
To format or clear a computer
disk prior to use
Example:
I had to wait while the
system initialized.
To trace and correct faults in a computer program or configuration
Example:
I need to troubleshoot my
operating system because
my screen keeps flickering
during Zoom meetings.
To transfer data from one computer to another, typically to one that is larger or remote from the user, or functioning as a server
Example:
I like to upload my travel
pictures to my social media
account to easily share
them with my friends.
Gerunds vs. Infinitives
GERUND—a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun, and can be used as a subject, object or complement
INFINITIVE—a verb preceded by to that is used as a subject, object or complement in a sentence (an unconjugated verb)

Reflection
Answer the questions below using the chapter vocabulary and at least one gerund and infinitive.